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SUMMARY:179th Charter Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:February 25\, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Dining Hall \nJoin us as Rockford University proudly celebrates its 179th Charter Day with cake and community in the Dining Hall on Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026\, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This year’s celebration will replace our traditional Charter Day Convocation Ceremony\, offering a relaxed and welcoming opportunity for faculty\, staff\, and students to come together and honor our shared history. \nCharter Day marks a defining moment in our story. On February 25\, 1847\, the Illinois legislature signed the charter establishing Rockford Female Seminary\, the institution that would evolve into Rockford College and\, in 2013\, Rockford University. From its founding\, Rockford was a pioneer in higher education—created at a time when advanced education for women was rare and often discouraged. \nFounded as the sister institution to Beloit College\, Rockford Female Seminary was committed to providing women an education equal in rigor to that of men’s colleges. Under the leadership of its first principal\, Anna Peck Sill\, the seminary opened its doors in 1849 and quickly became known for its academic excellence and forward-thinking mission. Over time\, the institution expanded its curriculum\, became coeducational in the mid-20th century\, and continued to adapt to meet the needs of new generations of learners. \nToday\, nearly two centuries later\, Charter Day remains a time to reflect on Rockford University’s enduring legacy of access\, innovation\, and academic excellence\, and to celebrate the people who continue to shape its future. \nWe invite you to stop by\, enjoy a slice of cake\, and help us celebrate 179 years of Rockford University—honoring our past and looking ahead together.
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/179th-charter-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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SUMMARY:UNIVERSITY OPENING CONFERENCE (STAFF AND FACULTY)
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!\nMore information to come.
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/university-opening-conference-staff-and-faculty/
LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Honors Day
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URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/honors-day/
LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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SUMMARY:University Opening Conference
DESCRIPTION:The annual kickoff to the start of the academic year\, where Staff and Faculty enjoy a day of collaboration alongside Executive Council.
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/university-opening-conference-4/
LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Student Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The annual Student Showcase will be on Wednesday\, April 18\, in Regents Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day features the diverse and impressive work of our students in areas of research\, performance\, writing\, artwork\, and senior seminar projects.
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/student-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Retirement gathering for provost\, faculty
DESCRIPTION:Faculty and staff are invited to join the Office of Academic Affairs as we host a retirement party to honor Dr. Belinda M. Wholeben\, Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost\, and our retiring faculty members: \n               Jeff Fahrenwald \n               Don Martin \n               David Sytsma \nWe will host the event in the Rare Book Room of the Library from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday\, May 9. We hope you will be able to stop by to thank our honorees for their service and dedication to Rockford University! \nCake and light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/retirement-gathering-provost-faculty-tuesday/
LOCATION:Rare Book Room – Howard Colman Library\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Closed
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SUMMARY:Gender Studies Panel Discussion (A SAAM Sponsored Event)
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of April being sexual assault awareness month (SAAM)\, several events have been planned and Campus and Community Partners have joined together in collaboration or as individual sponsor to raise awareness of acts of sexual violence and gender-based rights.  See flyer for details.
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/gender-studies-panel-discussion-saam-sponsored-event/
LOCATION:Faculty Dining Room – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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